If you don’t have access to the internet, click here to activate by phone.
If you don’t have a product key, click here.
You will be asked by the support rep to provide the “installation ID”, which can be found on the activation wizard screen. After providing the installation ID, Microsoft will verify and will provide you with the code you need to enter to activate Windows.
If you don’t have a product key, click here.
Reboot your computer and rapidly strike F8 as it boots up. This will open the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select “Safe Mode” from the list of options.
Determine the piece of hardware that isn’t working. Press ⊞ Win+R and type devmgmt. msc. This will load the Device Manager. Look for items that have a “!” or “?” icon. These are the pieces of hardware that require drivers. Visit the manufacturer’s support site on another computer. If you are using a laptop or pre-built desktop, you should be able to find all of the drivers you need in one spot. If you’re using a custom-built computer, you’ll need to find the manufacturer of the specific piece of hardware that’s not working. Download the INF files for the piece of hardware. Since you can’t use an installer, you’ll need the actual driver files. These come in INF format. Transfer these files from the working computer to the non-working one via USB or disk.
For more detailed instructions on tracking down and installing drivers, click here.
